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Does Passive English Listening Actually Work? The Honest Answer
Passive listening has its place, but it's narrower than you think: getting used to the rhythm, keeping the habit going, reviewing lessons you've already transcribed. Listening while asleep leaves almost nothing behind for your learning.
The Wallaby13 min read
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Why "Used" Is the Past Tense of "Use" — But "Used To" Sounds Different
The simple past and past participle of "use" are both "used," pronounced /juːzd/ as one syllable. The tricky part is the phrase "used to," where "used" switches to an /s/ sound — and your ear won't catch the past-tense ending.
The Wallaby22 min read
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How to Understand British vs American English
Used to American accent but struggle with British? Learn the differences and how to practice both accents.
The Wallaby6 min read